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It is a shame, isn't it? A waste of talent. An unusual intelligence. One hates to see him buried so young.

11 seconds sound clip from the Algiers (1941, Lux Radio Theatre) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:15:15 in the original recording.

Quote context

[...]

- You know what I like about you, Inspector?

- I'm humbly waiting for you to tell me.

- Your face!

- It is a perfect face for your job. To look that false is almost the equivalent of being honest.

- Oh, I am honored that my appearance pleases you.

- Don't mention it.

- Well, I'm afraid I have to go. Business. You know. Good night, mademoiselle.

- Good night.

- Good luck, Pepe.

- It is a shame, isn't it? A waste of talent. An unusual intelligence. One hates to see him buried so young.

- Buried?

- It is the same thing.

- What makes you so sure?

- I have marked the date of his arrest on the wall of my room... high up, where it reads black in the rays of the setting sun. Shall we go?

- Ah, sit down, Inspector. I sent for Regis here. He has a very clever plan.

- Oh? Regis has a plan? And what is it, Regis?

[...]

Algiers Sound Clip

Algiers PosterAudio quotes from the old-time radio play "Algiers", based on by Henri La Barthe's novel, first aired on July 7, 1941 on CBS's Lux Radio Theatre.

Actors: Charles Boyer (Pepe le Moko), Hedy Lamarr (Gaby), Alan Napier (Inspector Slimane), Bea Benaderet (Ines)

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